Interior design between past present and future

Interior space became important a long time ago, so once humanity started building shelter,

we started designing our interior spaces according to our own needs.

While the innate human ability to develop and manufacture products and spaces extended to the interior space much earlier.

This is despite the fact that the official “interior design” appeared after that.

The role of interior design today is to create functional, aesthetic and healthy spaces.

It only makes sense that one takes a look at the entire journey of the interior design field through human history.

Past

Interior design is the science and art of understanding user behaviors and desires,

to create aesthetic and functional spaces.

Before the profession officially came into the picture, interior design was instinctively associated with building architecture.

Where one finds many references and guides for interior design, from ancient Egypt to ancient India.

Even the Roman and Greek civilizations took the art of interior design from the Egyptians forward.

They crafted elaborate wooden furniture featuring intricate ivory and silver motifs,

while the Romans placed more emphasis on the synergy of beauty and comfort in interior spaces.

In both cases, the interiors were designed and decorated to reflect social and political status and wealth while making the spaces unique to the user.

While interior design reflected the era and region throughout history,

regional techniques and local vernacular materials found their way naturally into the interiors, as well as the larger context.

For example, the interior design of the Dark Ages in Europe was characterized by dreary and simple furnishings with little or no decorative elements.

Instead, the spaces and their decoration are largely designed to serve a practical and less aesthetic purpose.

Survival was also more important at this point, and the interiors reflected that.

Then the Europeans returned to the introduction of decoration and the introduction of the Gothic style in the twelfth century,

which emphasizes the optimum use of natural light and open interiors.

The present

Contemporary interior design is known for being elegant and functional, after taking a journey through many different styles and ages.

Some would say modern-day interiors have gone cold,

while we also see instances of delicate approaches, but with simplicity and subtle manipulations.

We also have an increasing understanding today of the concepts of layout, furniture, comfort,

materials and ergonomics, especially with increasing formal knowledge of the field.

The ultimate goal of contemporary architecture is to provide a simple balance between aesthetics and functionality, tailored to the needs of the user.

The future

As we have seen in the past through the present,

interior design is gradually becoming increasingly accessible and accessible to everyone, regardless of your wealth or social status.

It also seems that interior design is adopting the digital path, especially with the era of digital technology that supports the design process quickly.

The work of designers has become easier and less intense, and provides greater access for users to meet their needs in the best possible way.

Thanks to more and more online platforms offering visualization and effective communication services.

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